First Library®  / Bums and Books is an early childhood literacy 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that promotes daily reading and monthly library patronage for expectant and new single first time mothers in need (open to newborn to age one children) by offering free diapers, books, and educational support until their child’s third birthday.*

 

Mothers are asked to read to their child daily and are required to visit their local library monthly and perform various free reading related activities to participate in our three year program.

 

The first three years of a child’s life offer parents an amazing opportunity to shape their child’s growth and form healthy habits. 

 

First Library's / Bums and Books mission is to promote early childhood literacy for preschool children through daily reading, monthly library patronage and educational support plus we help children develop other healthy habits.  

 

Our vision, at First Library / Bums and Books, is to not only give every newborn child a foundation for a lifetime love of reading and library patronage, but to actively engage their parents in the process.

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 HOMEPAGE HERO

 

 

FirstLibrary

We don’t just give. We walk with families.

 

Helping children grow with care, dignity, and books.

 

At FirstLibrary, we believe the library is one of the last true equalizers — a place where everyone belongs, curiosity is free, and opportunity is shared. Through our Bums & Books program, we support families with essentials and early literacy while honoring every parent’s strength and dignity.

 

 

 

 

 ABOUT / MISSION PAGE

 

 

 

Our Mission

 

 

FirstLibrary exists to support families with young children by combining early literacy, basic care, and human dignity.

 

We believe:

• Every child deserves access to books

• Every family deserves support that feels respectful and private

• And every community is stronger when opportunity is shared

 

The library is our inspiration. It is open to everyone — regardless of income, background, or circumstance. In a world where so much divides us, the library remains an equalizer: a place where knowledge is free and belonging is universal.

 

 

 

 

 How We Help

 

 

Through our Bums & Books program, we provide:

• Diapers and hygiene essentials

• Children’s books

• Parenting and learning resources

• Quiet, respectful support delivered discreetly to families’ homes

 

We don’t require families to stand in lines or explain their hardship in public.

Support should feel safe, personal, and dignified.

 

 

 

 

 Our Heart

 

 

At FirstLibrary, we believe real support is more than a handout — it’s a relationship.

 

We don’t just give. We walk with families.

 

We listen. We encourage. We share tools, resources, and hope. We believe every parent wants the best for their child, and with the right support, every family can grow stronger.

 

 

 

 

 A Note From Our Founder

 

 

“I started FirstLibrary because I saw how many loving parents were doing their very best — yet still felt invisible in systems that were supposed to help them.

 

I wanted to build something different. A place where families could receive support without shame. Where dignity comes first. And where books and basic care go hand in hand.

 

At FirstLibrary, we meet people with compassion and confidence in their ability to grow.”

 

— Kate Ward, Founder

 

 

 

 

 FOOTER STATEMENT

 

 

FirstLibrary

The library is for everyone. An equalizer in a divided world.

 

Providing books, essentials, and dignity to families — one home, one child, one story at a